Feb
07

Smithsonian Support for Ukraine

The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative invites you to join an informational briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 22 to discuss important Smithsonian efforts and activities in Ukraine.

Bombed-out library in Ukraine
Chernihiv Regional Library for Youth, by Ihor Poshyvailo, Heritage Emergency Response Initiative

Feb. 22 at noon

The war in Ukraine has raged for nearly a year with a horrific scale of human loss, forced migration and infrastructural destruction. Cultural heritage has been used as both a justification and target of the invasion, with its deliberate destruction making headlines around the world. As Ukrainians continue to fight for their freedom as a people with a history, culture and identity, the Smithsonian is providing on the ground assistance to museums and cultural organizations, as well as research on and remote satellite monitoring of potential cultural war crimes. The Smithsonian is also hosting exhibitions and programs fostering public understanding of Ukrainian culture and history. With the anniversary of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine approaching, the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative invites you to join us for an informational briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to discuss important Smithsonian efforts and activities.

Speakers include: 

  • Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large 
  • Corine Wegener, Director, Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative 
  • Ihor Poshyvailo, Heritage Emergency Response Initiativecoordinator (Kyiv)
  • Vasyl Rozhko, Heritage Emergency Response Initiativecoordinator (Lviv)
  • Katharyn Hanson, Head of Research, Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative 
  • Nara Narimanova, Fulbright Scholar, Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative 
  • Elliot Gruber, Director, Smithsonian National Postal Museum
  • Ellen Feingold, Curator, National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History
  • Aviva Rosenthal, Director, Smithsonian Office of International Relations

This event will be presented on Zoom. Please register in advance using the link below. If you are unable to view the webcast, a recording will be made available after the event.

REGISTER HERE
Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative logo

For further information on this post, contact Katelynn Averyt, Office of International Relations, x3-5003 (VoIP) or 202-633-5003 (non-VoIP), AverytK@si.edu

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